How to Make an Airsoft Holster

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Turn the paper into landscape mode.

   (so it is thicker than it is skinnier) Then, lay your gun on the top with the barrel on the paper at an angle
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   Step 2: Wrap the paper around the barrel of the gun and tape it down.

   Now that you have the basic shape of the gun, you can begin reinforcing and shaping the body of your holster. , Be sure not to make the body of the holster too tight, or the gun may not fit. , Make sure to push down all tape and keep the bumps and ridges to a minimum. ,, Depending on the size of your airsoft gun, the length of the strap will vary.
   
   For full scale models, I recommend 12 inches (30.5 cm) of strap or more, to half scale, 7 inches (17.8 cm) or more, and anything below, you don't need a holster. , Then, reinforce the strip with a 1-2 layers of paper tape. , Make sure when you wrap the strap around the grip of the gun, it stays on the grip only. ,,, Better then one from the store!
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   Step 3: Slide your fingers around the gun through the paper and smooth and push down any extra ridges

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   Step 4: then staple them down.

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   Step 5: Start to reinforce the outside of the holster by putting down a layer of paper tape over the body of the holster.

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   Step 6: Put down a second layer of duct tape

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   Step 7: and then a third layer of duct tape to reinforce the paper tape

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   Step 8: and to give it a stronger feel.

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   Step 9: Once you feel you have created a strong enough base

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    Step 10: it is now time to make the strap to keep your gun in place.

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    Step 11: Cut out a strip approximately 3/4 of an inch thick

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    Step 12: and cut it out all the way up.

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    Step 13: Lay the base of the strap halfway to the bottom of the holster

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    Step 14: and secure in place with paper tape

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    Step 15: the secure again with 1-2 layers of duct tape.

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    Step 16: make a slot to slide the strap into

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    Step 17: create another reinforced strap

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    Step 18: then lay it sideways over the base of the holster

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    Step 19: and secure with paper tape

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    Step 20: then secure again with 2-4 layers of duct tape.

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    Step 21: 10: To add a tactical belt attachment

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    Step 22: repeat step 10

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    Step 23: but with a 2 inch (5.1 cm) thick strap and place/reinforce in the top right corner of the holster.

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    Step 24: 11: Enjoy your new holster!

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